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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,546.77, 71,315.89 and 14,274.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,546.77, 71,315.89 and 14,274.26 is: 21,410.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,546.77 : 71,315.89 = 14,274.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,546.77/71,315.89 = 14,274.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,546.77x = 71,315.89 × 14,274.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,546.77x = 1,017,981,555.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,981,555.99/47,546.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,410.11

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